Hidden Rice Diversity in the Guianas
T. van Andel, M. Veltman, A. Bertin, H. Maat, T. Polime, D. Hille Ris Lambers, J. Tjoe Awie, H. J. De Boer, V. Manzanilla
This study identifies 50 rice varieties cultivated by Maroons in the Guianas, 15 of which are new, revealing hidden genetic diversity maintained through cultural practices despite external pressures.
bioRxiv · Feb 28, 2019Plant Biology